Yogurt showdown: dairy vs Plant-Based in gut and bone health study

NCT ID NCT07578103

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how eating dairy yogurt or plant-based yogurt for 12 weeks affects body composition, bone density, and gut bacteria in overweight postmenopausal women. Participants will follow a weight-loss diet and be randomly assigned to eat two servings of dairy yogurt, plant-based yogurt, or no yogurt daily. The goal is to understand if dairy protein offers unique benefits for health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Dairy yogurt or plant-based yogurt

What this could lead to

If successful, this could clarify how dairy protein supports body composition and bone health, potentially guiding dietary recommendations.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage observational study with only 75 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It does not test a new drug or treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Body Weight Changes

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • INAF, Université Laval

    RECRUITING

    Québec, Quebec, G1V 0A6, Canada

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